Essays on History of The United States

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Black Fur Traders and Frontiersmen in The American West

2 pages / 996 words

When we look at American history even black history, our past doesn’t tell us much about black people who played a significant role in the development of the American West. It seems like all the major accomplishments that black men and women made out West...

American History

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Module 2 -the 18th Century World

1 page / 487 words

The 18th Century WorldThe thirteen colonies of British North America are grouped into four regions such as New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, the Chesapeake Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. Each of these regions began differently, and they continued on diverse paths of development over...

American Colonies Thirteen Colonies

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The Cause of The Salem Witch Trials and The Role of The Puritan Views and Values in Colonial Massachusetts

2 pages / 704 words

Back in colonial Massachusetts, regular people were accused of being involved in witchcraft or linked to the devil. The Salem Witch Trials lasted in the period between 1692 and 1693, where over 200 people were accused. However, only 20 individuals were put to death for...

Salem Witch Trials

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The Salem Witch Trials and The Women Victims

1 page / 509 words

The Salem Witch trials were a series of court trials where many people were accused and held responsible for witchcraft from 1692-1693 and in some places even later. These trails went on to become an unforgettable piece of history, one in which we can still...

Salem Witch Trials

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Depiction of The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller

1 page / 437 words

“The Crucible”, written by Arthur Miller explores the madness of the Salem witch trials of 1692. The story revolves around the characters John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Abigail Williams, Reverend Parris, the 10 girls and others. The judges play an important role for which they possess...

Salem Witch Trials The Crucible

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The History of The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776

2 pages / 729 words

Even a year after the first shots of the revolution, Congress was still debating between independence or reconciliation with Great Britain. When the delegates of the Second Continental Congress agreed on independence, the Congress constituted Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston as...

American History Declaration of Independence

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An Analysis of The Declaration of Independence and Its Use

2 pages / 960 words

Declaration Of Independence Outline Introduction Introduction to the importance of literature materials in recording American history Mention of The Declaration of Independence as a historical document Summary of The Declaration of Independence Overview of the historical context and reasons for its creation Brief description of...

American History Declaration of Independence

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The Struggles and Success of The Wright Brothers in Aviation

2 pages / 728 words

hen we look into aviation and how the industry peaked, the two men that many tend to think of are the Wright Brothers. The two brothers that overpowered the aviation industry made others go unnoticed. This makes us question of who is the real hero...

Wright Brothers

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The Effects of The Market Revolution from 1800 Through 1860

2 pages / 1106 words

 Lagonda Agricultural Works Print: Features the reaper, from the 1830s, in Springfield Ohio. The print is probably an advertisement for the reaper, with the purpose of promoting it to farmers and visually depicting its form and function in order for them to want to use...

Agriculture Industrial Revolution

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Differences Between British and American Soldiers in The American Revolution

1 page / 579 words

Introduction During the American Revolution, Great Britain was, and had been, the most powerful empire in the world. As the old saying goes, “the sun never sets on the British Empire,” meaning that the British owned land on all sides of the world. They had...

American Revolution

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The Factors of Civil War According to Oates

1 page / 332 words

Stephen Oates’ description of the reasons of the horrific Civil War clearly elaborates on the examples that contributed most to the making of the war. His description of slavery makes it clear that the United States was a country that believed in freedom; hence could...

American Civil War American History Civil War

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An Analysis of The Reason for Participating in The American Civil War

3 pages / 1355 words

Introduction There is a common misinterpretation that is continually perpetuated in America today that the Civil War was solely waged to free and aid the slaves. Yet the Union’s proclamation of emancipation was a catalyst to winning the war for the cause of keeping the...

American Civil War American History Civil War

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An Overview of The Movie Pearl Harbor by Michael Bay

2 pages / 743 words

Pearl Harbor is a film detailing the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese triggering the United States’ involvement in World War Two. This film follows closely two navy pilots, starred by Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett, before and during the attack...

Movie Review Pearl Harbor

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Organization for The Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

4 pages / 1857 words

UN Committee Assignment Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Professor Larrinaga January 16, 2017 Course: Model United Nations History The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an autonomous international organisation that came into force in 1997. Although the organisation originated fairly...

Prohibition

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The Watergate Scandal

2 pages / 1080 words

Professor Irving Friday, December 8, 2017 The Watergate Scandal Shortly after midnight, on the morning of July 17, 1972, a security guard at the Watergate complex noticed the latches on some doors were covered with tape. Without giving the situation a second thought, the guard...

Watergate Scandal

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The Civil War in The USA

4 pages / 2010 words

The Civil War was a battle between the northern and southern states from 1861 to 1865 and initially began with the north attempting to prevent the south from becoming a separate union. With the years to follow rooted in conflict from the Civil War. Slavery...

American Civil War American History

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The Failure of Reconstruction in American History

1 page / 552 words

Professor HIST-1309-ONL214 January 2018 The Failure of Reconstruction In American history, the Civil War helped preserved the Union and helped free the slaves. During the Reconstruction however, there was a lack of political focus and the elimination of the freed slaves newly gained civil liberties...

American History

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The Main Improvements Made During The Progressive Era in America

1 page / 572 words

America was seen as a paradise by many immigrants wanting a better life. It had better jobs and better wages as well. Even though attainable, it would be very difficult for new immigrants. Capitalism was starting to take advantage of the average American by giving...

Progressive Era

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The Panics and Depressions of 1873 and 1893 During The Gilded Age

2 pages / 756 words

The two panics, or depressions, of the Gilded Age occurred in 1873 and 1893. Both of these panics were due to a major economic downfall, and they each spanned over multiple years. These panics created high unemployment rates, exceeding ten percent at times, and they...

Gilded Age